Material Coordinator

American Rheinmetall; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

American Rheinmetall is seeking a Material Coordinator to support kitting, picking, and issuing material to assembly lines. You will ensure accurate inventory, resolve discrepancies, and coordinate with engineers and operators to keep production moving efficiently.

The role emphasizes same-day material handling, forklift operation, and continuous improvement of inventory processes within the AR Manufacturing & Engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Inventory kitting, picking & issuing experience required.
• Experience resolving material discrepancies (quantities, shortages).
• Experience with Plex IAM roles Inventory, Mass Move, Split/Merge Container, Inventory Move, Manage Container/Location, Plex Notes.
• Ability to print and create labels in Plex.
• Ability to split & merge containers in Plex.

Responsibilities

• Review Material Demand via Pick List and MBOM to identify kits.
• Collaborate with assemblers, engineering support, and Mfg. Engineers to fulfill pick/issue requests.
• Execute same-day picking and issuing of material to assembly work centers.
• Maintain accurate material counts and records of kitted, picked/issued, and returned materials.
• Kit incoming material from Quality Inspection into MBOM-based kits daily.
• Organize and deliver materials to multiple work centers concurrently.
• Scan and verify materials in current kits against MBOM/Bill of Process.
• Create jobs in PLEX Job Manager and add jobs in PLEX Kitting Manager.
• Proactively suggest inventory management improvements.

Skills

Inventory management

Forklift operation

Discrepancy resolution

Data entry

Cross-functional communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Higher education degree preferred

Tools

Plex IAM

Plex Inventory Tools

Teamcenter

PowerPoint

Job description

American Rheinmetall is a leader in the design, development, and production of advanced tracked and wheeled vehicles, vehicle systems, and critical components that support U.S. military modernization. Our expertise spans electronic and mechanical systems, fabricated structures, armored products, rubber solutions, and track systems, delivering reliable innovation to both defense and commercial markets. As part of the global Rheinmetall family, we combine proven heritage with forward-looking technology to provide solutions that defend and feed the world.

Job Summary:

The Material Coordinator position will work within the AR Manufacturing & Engineering teams focused on kitting inventory, picking & issuing material to the assembly stations quickly. This includes return of material accurately to inventory and deconflicting material discrepancies.

Essential Functions:

• Continuous review of Material Demand via Material Pick List & MBOM/Bill of Process to identify the kits that incoming material reports to.
• Work directly with assemblers, engineering support, & Mfg. Engineers to support material pick/issue requests.
• Execute within the same day picking & issuing of material to assembly work centers
• Support Materials team in maintaining accurate material counts
• Process and kit all incoming material from Quality Inspection into kits per the MBOM/Bill of Process daily.
• Organize and deliver materials for multiple work centers at a time.
• Maintain accurate records of materials kitted, picked/issued, and returned to inventory.
• Scan material in current kits, reviewing material in each against MBOM/Bill of Process.
• Review current kitted materials in inventory and confirm correctness
• Create jobs in PLEX Job Manager & Add jobs in PLEX Kitting Manager
• Self-motivated learner
• Offering input on inventory management improvements.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (as demonstrated through experience, training and/or testing)

• Inventory kitting, picking & issuing experience a must.
• Experience with resolving material discrepancies i.e. incorrect quantities, shortages, etc.
• Experience with Plex IAM roles Inventory, Mass Move, Split/Merge Container, Inventory Move, Manage Container/Location, Plex “Notes”
• Ability to print and create labels in Plex
• Ability to Split & Merge containers in Plex
• Critical thinking experience in high demand prototype assembly
• Basic knowledge of inventory management systems and MRP/ERP systems like Plex
• Computer Skills: Plex, Microsoft, Non-conformance Software, Work Instructions (Teamcenter and PowerPoint).
• Ability to adapt positively to changes.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Higher Education Degree is a plus
• Forklift experience & previous forklift license in either propane fork truck or electric stand-up forklift.
• Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks and controlled substance testing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Management of inventory.
• Previous evidence of Crane licensing.
• Experience with Teamcenter Bill of Process kitting operation numbering.
• Experience in Costpoint material receiving and inventory modules
• Experience with Teamcenter 2412 & Visualization Base
• Plex Mobile and Plex IAM

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:

• Transporting parts and material.
• Manufacturing shop environment noise
• Requires standing for extended periods of time.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

American Rheinmetall provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or marital status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.